Baker Mayfield Reportedly in Talks With Seahawks

Baker Mayfield has one foot out of the door in Cleveland.

Following the Browns acquiring Deshaun Waston via trade, it was inevitable that Baker would be dealt. Mayfield’s camp has been in preliminary discussions with the Seahawks, according to The Athletic.

“The report also mentioned that the quarterback was in talks with the Panthers, though that idea was refuted by a local reporter Tuesday. However, the Seahawks are likely looking for a quarterback after they pulled off a huge trade of their own, sending Russell Wilson to the Broncos for a trove of draft picks.

Browns insider Mary Cay Cabot has reiterated that a few teams have reached out to Cleveland to inquire about the quarterback, who struggled through injuries and poor play in the 2021 season. Sports Illustrated reported that the team is asking for a first-round pick, which may be too high of a price.”

Baker Mayfield in talks with Seahawks, while Steelers could 'pounce' https://t.co/wNnNJjIski pic.twitter.com/OgCEHYOd54

— New York Post (@nypost) March 23, 2022

Interestingly enough Pete Carroll feels pretty good about the Seahawks chances with Drew Lock under center.

Head Coach Pete Carroll Believes Seattle Seahawks Have A ‘Shot’ At Winning Super Bowl With Drew Lock At Quarterbackhttps://t.co/gF5FnpvqLL

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) March 22, 2022

There aren’t too many teams left who are looking for a starter, and it appears Baker is not a guy any team is clamoring to acquire.

Baker may just need to be a backup for a season or two, or at least until he gets another shot as a starter.

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